Flash Flood Warning

Locations Affected

Davenport, IA ∙ Hampton, IL ∙ Le Claire, IA ∙ Bettendorf, IA ∙ Moline, IL ∙ LeClaire, IA ∙ Rock Island Arsenal, IL ∙ Pleasant Valley, IA ∙ Blue Grass, IA ∙ Rock Island, IL

Full Alert Message

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED Flash Flood Warning National Weather Service Quad Cities IA IL 739 PM CDT Fri Jul 11 2025 ...FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY FOR DAVENPORT AND BETTENDORF... The National Weather Service in Quad Cities has extended the * Flash Flood Warning for... Southern Scott County in east central Iowa... Rock Island County in northwestern Illinois... * Until 400 AM CDT Saturday. * At 739 PM CDT, local law enforcement reported life threatening flash flooding of many roads, including main thoroughfares, in and near Davenport. There were numerous stalled vehicles as well as flooded first floors of residences and businesses. Duck Creek and Goose Creek are both well over their banks. Between 2 and 4 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are expected in the warned area, with indications the major flooding will persist into the overnight, so the Warning has been extended. This is a FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY for Davenport and Bettendorf. This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. SEEK HIGHER GROUND NOW! HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing flash flooding. SOURCE...Law enforcement reported. IMPACT...This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. SEEK HIGHER GROUND NOW! Life threatening flash flooding of low water crossings, small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses. * Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Davenport, Moline, Rock Island, Bettendorf, East Moline, Silvis, Le Claire, Hampton, Port Byron, Blue Grass, Buffalo, Rapids City, Riverdale, Panorama Park, Rock Island Arsenal, Mississippi Valley Fairgrounds, Credit Island, West Lake Park, and Campbells Island. This includes the following streams and drainages... Black Hawk Creek, Mud Creek, Sand Creek, Walnut Creek, Duck Creek, Silver Creek, Zuma Creek, Sugar Creek, Bud Creek, Rock River, Spencer Creek and Goose Creek. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Move to higher ground now! This is an extremely dangerous and life-threatening situation. Do not attempt to travel unless you are fleeing an area subject to flooding or under an evacuation order. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads. Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law enforcement and request they pass this information to the National Weather Service when you can do so safely. && LAT...LON 4146 9079 4151 9079 4152 9078 4155 9078 4161 9066 4162 9043 4163 9034 4159 9033 4152 9038 4149 9050 4145 9079 FLASH FLOOD...OBSERVED FLASH FLOOD DAMAGE THREAT...CATASTROPHIC

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